Hi Everyone,
I am doing research on window insulation. I am working for a non-profit that is trying to retrofit a number of its old buildings to reduce oil usage (by *old*, I mean built in the late 18th century). So far, I’ve been able to find out about window kits that come in specific sizes that have shrink-wrap plastic. I think what we really need is something that would make a really good seal, but comes in bulk so that we can fit it to windows that aren’t necessarily a standard size.
Has anyone ever heard of a type of stripping that might be placed between the outer window and the inner window to reduce air leakage from old sash-style windows?
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Nrgsaver
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I have in the past (some years back) seen the shrink-wrap kits come in a multi-window package with fairly large pieces of plastic.
There are strippable caulks designed for temporarily sealing windows. Apply in the fall like caulk and just pull loose in the spring.
Check out http://www.builditsolar.com He has done some things with twin wall plastic panels that looks easy.
Edited 10/10/2008 7:19 pm ET by shellbuilder
Check out http://www.windowsaver.com
Jay20,I went to that site; they're on my list of potential solutions. Thanks for your help!Nrgsaver
I will second the window saver kits. You buy your own plexi glass (1/8") and stick the magnet strips to the back of them and the metal strips to the window frame.
Also check out
http://www.conservationtechnology.com/
And click on weatherseals and go to pg 26 center seals
Also
http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php
reinvent,Thanks for the suggestions; I'll certainly check them out.Nrgsaver
Check out the forum at Historic Homeworks.
http://historichomeworks.com/forum/index.php
The people there work with windows in old houses, and can give you some professional advice.
Harold Pomeroy
Thanks! Will do.